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Rick’s Tips: Cleaning Carpet With A Rental Machine
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Carpet Express C4 Remanufactured Carpet Steam Cleaner Like Rug Doctor $1,049.99 his Rug Doctor Style Carpet Cleaner is a ‘steam’ carpet extractor for cleaning carpet, upholstery, vehicle, RV & boat interiors, plus more. This machine does NOT have a heater. It uses HOT tap water. This machine is made in the USA by Carpet Express® whose principal owner co-founded the Rug Doctor® in 1973. The 33 years of industry experience is evident in the design, quality & dependability tha… |
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Bissell PowerLifter PowerBrush Upright Steam Carpet Cleaner $99.99 Dirt is a normal part of a carpet’s everyday wear and tear–but that dirt can get ground deep into a rug’s fibers every time it’s walked on, damaging them permanently. Portable, lightweight, and easy to use, the Bissell PowerLifter PowerBrush Upright Deep Cleaner protects and extends carpet life by removing deep-down grit and stains, using just hot tap water, deep-cleaning detergent, and its four-… |
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9200B CARPET STEAMER $198 Upright vacuumcarpet cleaner 10 rows of brushes rotating for deep cleaninggrooming Heats water and cleaning formula to remove tough stains Edge-to-edge cleaning and suction power 12 amps of power for superior suction and cleaning of carpets and u... |
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Euro-Pro Shark S550 FS Lightweight Deluxe Steamer Mop, Chemical Free Steam, Carpet Glider $49.99 Euro-Pro Shark S550 FS Lightweight Deluxe Steamer Mop, Chemical Free Steam, Carpet Glider |
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Sienna SSM-3002 Q Steam Mop & Handheld Steamer, Cloth Pads, Carpet Glide, 20 Min Runtime, 650mlTank, Triangle Shape for Corners, No Chemicals Required $79.99 Sienna SSM-3002 Q Steam Mop & Handheld Steamer, Cloth Pads, Carpet Glide, 20 Min Runtime, 650mlTank, Triangle Shape for Corners, No Chemicals Required |
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Travel Steamer $49 Travel Steamer |
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Jiffy PINK J-4000C, FreeShip &Cleaner! Carpet Steamer for Installers, Relax Backing, 12x11 Hole Metal Head, Wood Handle,1500W, 1Gal, 2Hr, J4000C USA $269 Jiffy J4000C Carpet steamers are designed for carpet installers, as it relaxes the backings and allows for easier installation. It also restores carpets when moving furniture.Jiffy PINK J-4000C, FreeShip &Cleaner! Carpet Steamer for Installers, Relax Backing, 12"x11 Hole Metal Head, Wood Handle,1500W, 1Gal, 2Hr, J4000C USA |
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Jiffy J-2i, FreeShip & Cleaner, Fabric Steamer USA J2i, 4 Changeable Steam Heads, 1Brush, 6MetalHead, 9Pipe 12Carpet, Wood Handle, 5.5' Hose, 1Gal $219 Jiffy J-2i, FreeShip & Cleaner, Fabric Steamer USA J2i, 4 Changeable Steam Heads, 1"Brush, 6"MetalHead, 9"Pipe 12"Carpet, Wood Handle, 5.5' Hose, 1Gal |
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Lil Steamer Electric Mop, Hard Surface Floor Steam Cleaner, 1500W, 2 Microfiber Cloth Pads, Carpet Glider Tray, Measuring Cup, Like H2O, Steamboy, 8Lb $59.99 Lil Steamer Electric Mop, Hard Surface Floor Steam Cleaner, 1500W, 2 Microfiber Cloth Pads, Carpet Glider Tray, Measuring Cup, Like H2O, Steamboy, 8Lb |
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Jiffy PINK J-2i, Free Ship &Cleaner, Steamer J2i, 4 Interchangeable Heads: 9 Pipe, 1 Round Brush, 6 Metal, 12 Carpet, 5.5' Garment Hose, Freshnen $219 Jiffy PINK J-2i, Free Ship &Cleaner, Steamer J2i, 4 Interchangeable Heads: 9" Pipe, 1" Round Brush, 6" Metal, 12" Carpet, 5.5' Garment Hose, Freshnen |
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Jiffy J-4000C, FreeShip! Proline Installers Carpet Steamer, Relaxes Backings, J4000C USA, 1500W, 12Wide 11Hole Metal Steamhead, Wood Handle $259 *For only $4.99 More You Can Add Jiffy 0898 Liquid Tank Cleaner Solution Removes Scale & Hard Water Deposits from Steam Boiler Tank, 10oz Bottle. See Recommended Accessories!Jiffy J-4000C, FreeShip! Proline Installers Carpet Steamer, Relaxes Backings, J4000C USA, 1500W, 12"Wide 11Hole Metal Steamhead, Wood Handle |
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Jiffy Steamer i KIT 1026 for J2 J2000, 4 Interchangable Heads: 9 Pipe, 1 Diameter Brush, 6 Metal, 12 Carpet, 5.5' Foot Hose, Not for Drapery-7.5' $105 *Attachments: 9� long bent aluminum pipe head attachment, 1" diameter “B� brush steam cleaning head, 6� wide metal steam head (6 holes), 12� wide carpet steam head (12 holes)Jiffy Steamer i KIT 1026 for J2 J2000, 4 Interchangable Heads: 9" Pipe, 1" Diameter Brush, 6" Metal, 12" Carpet, 5.5' Foot Hose, Not for Drapery-7.5' |
How to Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper doesn't have to be a tedious and dreadful project. Yes it will take a little time and some elbow grease but if you follow these steps you will end up with the wallpaper and glue completely removed and then you can move on to painting your walls or hanging new wallpaper. First you will have to figure out which type of wallpaper you have. Basically there are two types. Most of the newer wallpapers are strippable while the older wallpapers will require more labor. I will show you how to remove both types.
Strippable Wallpaper.
Tools Needed: Hot water with detergent mixed in, a sponge, rubber gloves and a painters spatula.
To determine if your wallpaper is strippable simple start in a corner and see if it will peel. Use your spatula to loosen stubborn areas and soften the glue using your sponge and detergent solution. Once all wallpaper is removed scrub the wall completely making sure all glue is removed. A gallon of hot water with 2 cups of vinegar will make this easier. You could also use solutions of fabric softener, various household cleaners and dish detergent. You can experiment to see which works best for you.
Older Non-Strippable Wallpaper.
Tools Needed: A perforation tool such as utility knife or paper scorer, bottle of wallpaper remover, hot water, painters spatula, broad knife and a sprayer or paint roller.
Before you get started, make sure you have any nearby furniture and carpet covered with a tarp. Believe me, this is a tip you don't want to forget as removing wallpaper is messy business. Most wallpapers have a water repelling layer on top to protect it. Because of this you will have to score that top layer to loosen the glue by using a utility knife or paper scorer (sometimes called a paper tiger). Using a crisscross pattern score the area to be removed. Do not cut too deeply as it can damage your wall. Mix the wallpaper remover according to the manufacturers instructions (DIF is a good wallpaper removal product and I would recommend it). Using a sprayer or paint roller moisten and scored areas and allow 15 to 30 minutes for the liquid wall paper remover to soak in. Next using your broad knife or painters spatula scrape off strips of wallpaper from the wall. It's best to start from the bottom and work you way upward. The strips should come off without too much work. Keep working until all the paper removed from all areas.
Once all of the wallpaper is removed make sure to rinse the area with a heavy detergent mixed with hot water. Most likely there will be some minor repair needed for the drywall. You may need caulking around the windows, trim and ceiling areas. Once the sheetrock is completely dry you can sand the walls to remove any rough spots. Make sure to dust off the walls when finished.
If you don't want to use the techniques listed above you could try using a steamer. Most rental stores or paint shops will rent one to you. When using a steamer make sure to work on smaller sections at a time. Once the wallpaper is loosened you need to use your broad knife or painters spatula and remove it by working your way up. Again, once the paper is removed you'll need to clean the walls as described above.
Once your walls are completely dried they are ready for painting or new wallpaper. Make sure you use a primer designed for that application. Since wallpaper is installed on smooth walls this would also be a good time to think about texture if you plan on painting the walls.
Now that's how to remove wallpaper. Enjoy your new walls!
About the Author
Jerry Holt is a writer for the website Do It Yourself Today. Please go to www.diytoday.net for do it yourself home improvement and decorating tips and advice.
